Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Andy G — 15 Dec 2013

Soderbergh redeems himself for erin brockosuck and every other movie he cast julia roberts. Well played Michael Douglas.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Andy G on 15 Dec 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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